Boris Becker backs Andy Murray to slam his way to world number one

Six-time grand slam champion
Boris Becker believes
Andy Murray could end up with a similar career haul after breaking his duck at the US Open.

Andy Murray said he felt emotional to be returning home (Picture: PA)

Murray celebrated in his home town of Dunblane yesterday after his New York triumph.

‘He’ll win a couple more slams and be challenging for the No.1 ranking,’ Becker said. ‘He’s always challenging, three of the four grand slams suit him, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins two, three, four or five more.

‘The ranking position is clear at the moment, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer will be No.1 at the end of the year, but I wouldn’t be surprised by May or June if it’s awfully close.’

Murray has enjoyed the most successful summer of his career, having reached the Wimbledon final before winning the Olympic gold medal and his first Grand Slam title in New York earlier this month.